Sagebrush Coffee package of decaf specialty coffee beans with a dark orange background

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Huila Producers EA Decaf • Washed-Processed

decaffeinated with the sugarcane Process grown at 1400-2000masl with notes of milk chocolate, green apple, and pear.

ARCHIVED: Former 12oz bag price:

$29.40

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Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

This decaf coffee is all about smooth balance and easygoing sweetness. Right from the first sip, you’ll notice a milk-chocolate richness that’s smooth but never overpowering. As the cup cools, a gentle pop of green apple acidity shows up, not sour, just bright and crisp, the kind of freshness that keeps things interesting. Then pear ties it all together, adding a silky texture and mellow sweetness that rounds out the cup. The result is a coffee that feels smooth with balanced complex, each sip making you forget it's decaf.

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Processing Method

Decaffeinated- Decaffeinated coffees have their caffeine removed from the green beans before roasting, most often through the chemical free Swiss Water process or the sugarcane (ethyl acetate) method, then roasted fresh like every other lot we carry.

Country

Colombia- Colombia exports over 12 million bags annually, making it the world's third largest specialty coffee producer. Perfect climate, mountainous terrain, and numerous microclimates create incredibly versatile coffee, from bold chocolate notes to bright fruity profiles, with smooth, balanced flavor.

Altitude

1400-2000m - Altitude is typically correlative to the potential complexity of a coffee bean. The higher in altitude the coffee is grown, the denser the bean will be, resulting in a more dynamic cupping experience.

Classification

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Variety(s)

Castillo, Caturra, Colombia

All about the coffee

Meet Huila Smallholder Farms •

Located in southwestern Colombia, Huila is nestled in-between the Central and Eastern ranges of the Andes, with the middle area called the Magdalena Valley. The variation in elevation results in Huila being one of the country's most unique and complex regions of coffee production. Its terroir, climate, and harvest cycles all contribute to the quality of coffee produced here. The most impressive quality behind the coffees coming out of Huila lies in the people producing them. While Huila accounts for nearly 20% of the country's production, 80% of coffee producers operate on less than three hectares.

Learn More About Huila Smallholder Farms

• Caturra

In some contexts, being small is a disadvantage.

Like in the NBA. Or in the middle of a crowd at a concert.

But in the specialty coffee industry, being small can be a great thing–like with the Caturra variety!

The name “Caturra” means “small”. It is so named for its short, compact size. But before we get into why that’s such a good thing for a coffee variety, let’s make sure we understand what coffee varieties are.

Caturra Coffee: Compact Variety Profile & Cup Quality

Decaffeinated •

Decaffeinated coffees often get a bad rap, and for a while, we were those people that saw decaf coffee as lesser than the real deal, but we have realized now, after searching long and hard for quality decaf beans, that this is far from the truth. A high-quality decaf coffee, when roasted correctly, can actually taste like regular coffee! We have had great success with the decaf coffees we have sold on our website. Since decaf beans are often difficult to come by, it is essential for us to have at least two available to purchase at all times. We are excited to announce that we have just released TWO new decaf coffees and our first-ever Half-Caff bundle! Now you have even more options for decaf coffees that taste amazing without the added jitters.

The sugarcane process gets its name because ethyl acetate, or EA, is used to decaffeinate coffee. EA is a natural compound derived from cane sugar that can be found in fruits and other foods. Being derived from sugar, EA bonds to chlorogenic acids found in caffeine. When EA bonds to chlorogenic acids, the separation of the caffeine from the coffee bean begins.

Decaffeinated

Colombia

The country of Colombia (not Col-um-bia) boasts some pretty extraordinary claims to fame.

It is the world’s leading exporter of emeralds–exporting 70-90% of the world’s supply. It is the world's second most biodiverse country–with more species of bird than in Europe and North America combined. It has the world's tallest palm trees (up to 200 feet tall!) and the world’s most colorful “rainbow” river (Caño Cristales).

It is also the third largest producer of specialty coffee in the world, preceded only by Brazil and Vietnam. But it didn’t arrive at that place overnight.

Coffee Terroir Guide: Colombia's Versatility & Complexity